Events
Forge Mill Needle Museum and Bordesley Abbey Visitor Centre holds many different events throughout the year.
These can link in with National Days or initiatives, seasonal themes or exhibitions that are on display at the museum, or just fun-filled events for all the family to enjoy. With such a variety of events there is something for everybody!
Watch this space for details of 2025’s exciting events and activities throughout the year.
ZUMBINI
Let your little ones have fun getting active in these new zumbini sessions with Charley!
Zumbini combines music, dance and educational tools for children aged 0 to 4 years.
PER CHILD £6.00
Bookings should be made in advance using the link below:
OUTDOOR EXPLORERS: SPRING STARTER
Explore the outdoor world through free play in our Forest School area with your little one. Each session lasts around an hour, and starts and finishes around the fire circle.
We recommend this activity for 3 and 4 year olds, but younger ones are welcome also and there is no charge for younger accompanying siblings.
Our main Summer programme will begin after Easter.
Please ensure legs are covered and sturdy footwear is worn along with warm clothing and waterproofs where necessary.
PER CHILD £4.00
Bookings should be made in advance using the link below:
AFTER SCHOOL FOREST SCHOOL SESSIONS: SPRING STARTER
Come and enjoy three weeks of Forest School sessions, running on Wednesdays or Thursdays from 26 March, after school from 3.45 to 5.15pm.
Every session we will be exploring nature, developing new skills and having fun in the outdoors.
Please wear appropriate clothing for the weather – warm clothing and waterproofs when needed. Please also keep legs covered with trousers or leggings and wear sturdy footwear/wellies.
Recommended for children aged 5 to 11 years.
PER CHILD £15.00 FOR THE THREE WEEK BLOCK
Bookings should be made in advance using the link below:
EASTER EGG TRAIL
Make a basket, find the eggs and exchange for a chocolate treat!
Complete an egg hunt within the museum grounds or explore a longer trail around the abbey ruins.
Last admission 3.30pm daily.
PER EGGSPLORER £2.50
Sun 31 August 2025: 4.30pm for 5.00pm performance
OUTDOOR THEATRE: THE BIG BAD WOLF
Come on a musical journey of plotting and scheming with literature’s most notorious villain – the Big Bad Wolf. The Plandits are back on the road with this new show bursting with live music, silliness and laughs for the whole family.
Gates open at 4.30pm. The performance begins at 5.00pm. Please bring your own picnics, blankets and seats to enjoy this performance in the beautiful, natural surroundings of Forge Mill.
Ice creams and light refreshments will be available from our coffee bar.
ADULTS £13.00, CHILDREN £6.50
Bookings should be made in advance using the link below:
01527 62509
Forge Mill Needle Museum & Bordesley Abbey Visitor Centre
Needle Mill Lane
Riverside
Redditch
B98 8HY
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